Game Running in 32-Bit with Ubisoft Connect: Don't Worry!

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Learn if it's ok to run a game in 32-bit on a 64-bit computer
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Is Ubisoft Connect running games in 32-bit instead of 64-bit? That's ok! A computer using a 64-bit version can easily run both 32-bit and 64-bit applications, so you really don't need to worry about your game not launching in 64-bit. However, if you are running into issues running the 32-bit version of the software, try running it in compatibility mode, which is covered in this article. Read on to learn more about compatibility issues with Windows 10-11 games and running 32- vs 64-bit games.

Smoothly Run Games with Ubisoft Connect: 32- vs 64-Bit

If your computer is running a 64-bit version of Windows, it can still play 32-bit games as well as 64-bit games. Your game will run in 32- or 64-bit; whichever it is developed as. If you're running into issues like crashing, run your game in compatibility mode.

Section 1 of 3:

Running Older Ubisoft Games on Windows 10 & 11

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    You can right-click the game icon on your desktop or the .exe file in File Explorer. "Properties" opens a new window.
    • Use this method if you're running into issues playing your game. Compatibility mode should get rid of crashes and help the game run better if you have a newer operating system than the game was designed for.
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    If you don't see this tab, the game was created and released with the current operating system and won't work for older versions.
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    Find this checkbox under the "Compatibility mode" header. Once this box is checked, the drop-down will be interactive.
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    Use the drop-down to select the OS that you have and need the game to run on.
    • If you are trying to run a game originally developed for Windows XP or older, check the box next to "Disable fullscreen optimizations."
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    Click Ok to close the "Properties" menu when you're sure the game will run.
    • Adding a compatibility mode is a permanent change, so the game will always run for the operating system that you selected.
    • However, you can easily disable compatibility mode by returning to the Compatibility tab and unchecking the box next to "Run this program in compatibility mode for…" [1]
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Section 2 of 3:

Running 32-bit on a 64-bit Computer

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    Not every app, game, program, or software is updated to run in 64-bits. A 64-bit computer will run either 32-bit or 64-bit, depending on how the software was coded.
    • And that's the same for games managed by Ubisoft Connect.
Section 3 of 3:

How do I turn off the Ubisoft game overlay?

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    That's the default keybinding to open and close the Ubisoft Overlay [2] . Some users have found that turning it off while playing some games is another helpful troubleshooting tip to help games run smoother. If the Ubisoft game overlay isn't working, try the following steps:
    • Click your profile name in Ubisoft Connect (on the left side).
    • Click Settings .
    • Uncheck the box next to "Enable in-game overlay for supported games." [3]
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      References

      1. ↑ https://ubisoft.com/en-ca/help/connectivity-and-performance/article/running-older-ubisoft-games-on-windows-10-and-windows-11/000063445
      2. ↑ https://steamcommunity.com/app/304390/discussions/1/3470612993462817928/
      3. ↑ https://www.ubisoft.com/en-gb/help/connectivity-and-performance/article/disabling-the-ubisoft-connect-pc-overlay/000064954

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